This page was developed by Laura Sanagorski, past Environmental Horticulture Extension Faculty, UF / IFAS Palm Beach County Extension, to provide green industry professionals with the latest research in the horticulture field: pests, diseases, landscape issues, as well as educational and CEU opportunities.

UF / IFAS Palm Beach County Extension will conduct GI-BMP training in Belle Glade on June 18th to serve our clients to the west.

GI-BMPs teach safe landscaping practices that protect the environment, including our ground and surface waters. This program is the prerequisite of the Limited Certification for Urban Fertilizer Applicators .

… to enjoy breakfast and time to socialize with other green industry professionals. University of Florida fertilizer recommendations will be presented, with an emphasis on applying appropriate amounts and formulations of fertilizer. This program will include a discussion of the effect of turf fertilizers and reclaimed water on the landscape. An activity will prepare participants to convert water quality data into the amount of fertilizer applied, and consequently adjust fertilizer as needed. View the flyer.

Additionally, you can call 561.233.1759 a minimum of 4 weeks after your GI-BMP class (if you took the class through Palm Beach County Extension), with the date you took it, and we can look it up for you.

I passed my GI-BMP post-test, but I need to request a replacement certification card. How do I order a replacement?

UF / IFAS Palm Beach County Extension is home to the newest chapter of the Landscape Maintenance Association (LMA). The LMA Atlantic Coast Chapter meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00pm. The next meeting is a social gathering at Duffy’s Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach. Duffy’s will donate 10% of the proceeds to the LMA. Come out to meet other LMA members and the board and share industry stories. Bring family and guests.

Since 1988, The non-profit organization Landscape Management Association has served Florida. The LMA’s principal objective is to promote sound landscaping and horticultural practices by providing knowledge, education and an extensive network of suppliers and support professionals to the landscape management industry. Visit the LMA at www.floridalma.org and Get Knowledge, Get Power, Get Mowing!

UF / IFAS Palm Beach County Extension will conduct GI-BMP training in Belle Glade on March 28th to serve our clients to the west.

GI-BMPs teach safe landscaping practices that protect the environment, including our ground and surface waters. This program is the prerequisite of the Limited Certification for Urban Fertilizer Applicators .

What license do I need? How can I stand out as a qualified, licensed professional? These are common questions received from individuals who want to enter or excel in the green industry in Palm Beach County. A new county fact sheet, What License do I Need? ~ Guidance for Seeking Green Industry Credentials is now available to address questions about some of the credentials that you may want or need. A table of links that will assist in locating licensing and credential information is located at the end of this publication.

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